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Woman Dies in Horrific Truck and Ute Crash Near Brisbane
15 Nov
Summary
- A 73-year-old woman tragically died at the scene of the crash.
- The collision involved a ute towing a boat and a heavy-duty truck.
- The Cunningham Highway was closed in both directions following the incident.
A tragic traffic incident unfolded on the Cunningham Highway south-west of Brisbane when a ute and a heavy-duty truck collided. The crash occurred at the intersection of Boonah Fassifern Road, shortly before 11:30 AM.
The ute, a white Toyota Hilux, was carrying a 73-year-old female driver, a 22-year-old man, and an 11-year-old boy. All three were travelling with a boat attached to the vehicle.
Tragically, the 73-year-old driver of the ute died at the scene. Her passengers, the man and the boy, were transported to a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. The driver of the Kenworth prime mover involved in the collision was not physically injured.
Following the collision, the Cunningham Highway was closed in both directions, causing significant disruption. Police are actively investigating the circumstances of the crash and have requested any individuals with dashcam footage or information to come forward.
